SMART PHONES
Are we allowing ANDROID,BLACKBERRY AND APPLE to control us? Or are we in control?
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1. Cover page2. Table of contents3. The definition of a Smart phone4. Important aspects of a smart phone5. Continued… 6. The pro’s and con’s of an Apple IPhone47. The pro’s and con’s of a Blackberry
Torch98008. Statistics on smart phones9. Continued…10.Continued…11.Advantages of a smart phone12.Continued…13.Disadvantages of a smart phone14.Conclusion
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Defining a smart phone
•“The term “smart phone” refers to a mobile, handheld computer such as the iPhone. The term is more convenient than accurate. •“It’s practically an anachronism because the phone feature (voice calling) represents a small percentage of how we actually use them”.•They have broadband connections, web browsers, e-book readers, maps of the world, motion sensors, and HD video cameras.
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IMPORTANT OFFERS OF A SMART PHONE…
OPERATING SYSTEM: “A smart phone will be based on an operating system that allows it to run productivity applications, such as the Blackberry OS.”SOFTWARE: “A smart phone will offer more than just an address book. It may allow you to create and edit Microsoft Office or manage your finances.”WEB ACCESS: “a smart phones offer some form of access to the internet.”
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QWERTY KEYBOARD: “A smart phones includes a QWERTY keyboard, so the keys are laid out in the same manner they would be on your computer keyboard.”MESSAGING: “All cell phones can send and receive text messages, but what sets a smart phone apart of its ability to send and receive e-mail?”“some smart phones can support multiple e-mail accounts.”
“others include access to popular instant messaging services, like AOL’S, AIM, YAHOO AND BBM.”
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BLACKBERRY TORCH
CON’S
PRO’S
•The all in one gadget, consisting not only of a touch screen but of a QWERTY keyboard.
•The only problem with such a well task-oriented device is the poor battery life.
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APPLE IPHONE 4
PRO’S
CON’S
•The retina displays and provides a stunning picture on the concept of a smart phone.
•The battery life on this smart- phone is weak and only lasts you a maximum of a day.
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Statistics on smart phones
Market shares in smart phones
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Mobile ownership in kids
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Fraction of smart phone users
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ADVANTAGES OF A SMART PHONE
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•“Many come with simple word-processing capabilities, spreadsheet and database programs, and even mobile presentation software."
•“the smartphone is also a multi-purpose personal digital assistant (PDA). Using the powerful built-in processor and memory, smartphones come equipped with an address book, calendar, calculator, note pad, voice recorder, and many other features to keep your personal and professional life running smoothly.” •“With a smart phone you can receive, read and reply to your emails from the palm of your hand.”http://www.ehow.com/list_6880854_advantages-smart-phone.
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•“Most models also boast a camera, enabling you to capture and share photos and video, and some offer global positioning systems (GPS) with satellite navigation (sat nav).”
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•“The advantages of having mobile access to the internet, either via Wi-Fi or a cellular network, cannot be over-emphasized.”
DISADVANTAGES OF A SMART PHONE
•“The small size, light-weight factor and portability of smart phones allow them to be carried at all times. Frequent checking of email and internet applications takes time and attention away from interpersonal relationships.”•“Most cell phone providers require users to
sign long-term contracts. Internet access is provided at an additional cost, raising the cost of owning a smart phone.”
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Smart phones are in all walks of lives
•No matter how we look at smart phones they will always play a significant role in the lives of everyone.
•Wether it be an old man, a young lady or a child, the future of the country will know way more about smart phones, and they to shall question the youth of today in 20 years time. We are a smart phone, cause we made them and hence we've become them.
Smart phones
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